Binge drink on Sertraline
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Hi Guys, I did something really stupid at the weekend- it was my friend's 50th so I binge drank Friday and saturday! I upped my Sertraline to 100mg the week and did have a couple of good days last week (will have been on it 4 weeks this Thursday, so I think still early days) BUT waking up yesterday after drinking I felt hideous.... so anxious, racing heart, sick feeling in stomach. Haven't managed to get any sleep either 😞. Has anyone had this before and will it wear off? Xx
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laura36585 caron11455
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PopWop caron11455
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I'm beginning to wonder if I know you....... I too went to a friend's 50th birthday party at the weekend!
I've been on sertraline for nearly 5 weeks now, fortunately I didn't binge drink because I just don't fancy alcohol, which considering I used to drink every night is quite something for me. Must have had about 6 units in the last month.
Your feelings will pass, alcohol is a depressant, you're having like an extended hangover!
Keep positive and try to stay active-ish.
caron11455
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Laura - what my if sert are you on and how long have you been on it?
PopWop- whereabouts do you live? How are you finding week 5?
I really hope it starts working for me properly soon
Xx
laura36585 caron11455
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PopWop caron11455
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I'm in Sussex..... You?!
At week 5 I think, just possibly, I might be starting to feel better!
caron11455 PopWop
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I'm in Redhill but work in Crawley
So are you feeling less anxious this week?
caron11455
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Hi Laura,
I have just done the switch from Mirt to Sertraline. Was on paroxetine for years then had bad patch Christmas 2016 so my then GP changed me to Mirt. 2017 was a horrendous year as I lost my Mum and in hindsight I don't think the Mirt was doing much. I was on 30mg then in Feb this year my new GP upped it to 45mg but it obviously wasn't doing anything as I went back as my OCD got bad and I guess this anxiety episode was on the way. She seemed a bit surprised I was on that as it's not one of the first one they go for and started me on 50mg Sertraline and dropped my Mirt to 30mg. After 2 weeks she upped Sert to 100mg and dropped Mirt altogether- that was 9 days ago! I think they are different types of drugs completely?
Slightly concerned as when I saw the pharmacist earlier she said it takes a couple of weeks doe Sert to work and I'm on week 4 but reading lots of reviews on here it takes a while longer! Good luck with it- oh I'm also on propranolol to help with anxiety but not sure it's doing much xx
laura36585 caron11455
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caron11455
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Hope starting Sert and tapering Mirt goes ok for you Laura! I'm
Particularly anxious this morning.... found out last night my Dad has cancer and today I've got to do a presentation in front of 150 people! Wish me luck! Xx
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